Position Title: Project Manager II – Warehouse Automation & Design Engineering
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Project Manager with our client in Merritt Island, FL
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management for warehouse automation initiatives, including conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotics integration, and material handling equipment.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Coordinate with design engineering, operations, facilities, and supply chain teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and met.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including statement of work development, procurement support, and performance oversight.
- Track project milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Facilitate design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and status updates to ensure alignment across all parties.
- Ensure all projects comply with safety standards, building codes, and our client's quality requirements.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by analyzing warehouse workflows and recommending automation and design enhancements.
- Document project deliverables, lessons learned, and best practices to support organizational knowledge sharing.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in warehouse automation, facilities design, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of material handling systems, warehouse operations, and automation technologies.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and influence without direct authority.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) or warehouse design/simulation software.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working in aerospace, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and their integration with automation equipment.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Merritt Island, FL
- Pay Rate: $55-$62/hr.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
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